CVE-2021-24009
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CVE-2021-24009 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerabilities (CWE-78) in the Web GUI of FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system's shell via specifically crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerabilities (CWE-78) in the Web GUI of FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system's shell via specifically crafted HTTP requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiwan | <= 4.5.8 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-060Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-060Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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